The British actress' declaration follows on from Gillian Anderson’s suggestion last week that she should replace Daniel Craig in the role after he turned down a reported $137 million deal to star in two more films.

"It's Bond. Jane Bond. Thanks for all the votes! (And sorry, don't know who made poster but I love it!) #NextBond," the X Files star wrote on Twitter with a fake poster of her in role.

Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston and Tom Hardy are among the front-runners to take over where Craig left off unless Gillian or Emilia get their way…